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Monday, October 7, 2013

Choosing the Best Dog Breed for Your Lifestyle

Deciding to take home any kind of pet is a huge
responsibility. This animal will depend on you for food, shelter, affection,
and, depending on the pet, a varying degree of attention and socialization. Each
type of pet has its own merits, and like most other things, the pet that is
right for one person may not be right for another. That being said, dogs are an
extremely popular pet all across the world, and may have been domesticated as
early as 32,000 years ago. There's a reason dogs are characterized as
"Man's Best Friend," but if you decide to become a dog owner, there
are a number of things you should take into consideration.

Small Children

If you are looking for a family dog, specifically a breed
that is known to get along well with children and other pets, you will want dog
that has high energy, is easy to train, and is not very aggressive. It is
ignorant to assume that every individual dog of a certain breed has the same
characteristics across the board, but there are a number of breeds that tend to
carry these desirable traits. A Bull Terrier, for example, has high energy and
doesn't mind being rough-housed by little ones a bit. The Newfoundland is a
very sweet a nurturing breed, and will keep a close watch over children.

Living Space

The biggest mistake irresponsible dog owners make is
selecting a breed that they do not have the space to accommodate. A high energy
dog needs to be walked frequently and get plenty of exercise outdoors, so if
you live in an apartment and do not have the time to take the dog out a few
times a day, you are simply doing this animal a disservice by keeping it in
your house. Border Collies, Vizslas and Greyhounds, for example, might have a
great temperament, but will act up if they do not get the chance to expend some
energy and run around outdoors.

Grooming

This is not usually a huge issue, but certain breeds tend to
shed much more than others, or require frequent bathing and brushing. If you
are concerned about hair getting all over your house or do not have the patience
or time to take proper care of grooming needs, dogs like retrievers and
sheepdogs have very minimal shedding and don't require a ton of maintenance.

Reputation

As previously stated, it is unwise to assume an entire breed
carries the same traits. Some breeds, like the Rottweiler, the Pitbull, and the
German Shepherd have gotten a bad reputation because of sensationalized stories
or isolated incidents that were more often than not brought on by poor
ownership and training. Blue
Pitbulls have many of the traits that dog owners look for: they are easy to
groom, protective and playful with children, and often adapt well to city
environments or smaller living spaces if they are walked enough. Because of
their toughness and reputations, breeds like these are associated with violence
and disobedience, which often leads to dogs winding up in shelters where it is
difficult for them to find homes. For this reason and many others, adopting or
raising one of these breeds is often a very rewarding experience.